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July 30, 2026Call for Innovations: ATR Launch Program
BPI’s ATR Launch is an industry-focused program to support the development of your biobased innovation from lab towards commercialization and impact. It brings.
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July 22, 2026BPI Inside the Lab #11 - Alexandra Rousseau Transforming Cellulose into High-Performance Films
PhD student Alexandra Rousseau is exploring how plant-derived cellulose can be transformed into advanced, sustainable materials. In this video, Alexandra demons
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July 20, 2026Paradis Shares Insights on Challenges Facing B.C.'s Pulp Sector
The closure of Canfor’s Northwood pulp mill is a devastating blow to workers and the Prince George community. This Radio-Canada article features insights from B
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July 16, 2026Eleven BPI Researchers Receive NSERC Discovery Research Program Funding
Congratulations to the 11 BPI researchers who have been awarded funding through the 2026 NSERC Discovery Research Program.The NSERC Discovery Research Program provides long-term support for investigator-led research, enabling scientists and engineers to pursue new ideas, advance fundamental…
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July 8, 2026Jiang Elected a 2025 Fellow of International Academy of Wood Science
Congratulations to Dr. Feng Jiang on being elected a 2025 Fellow of IAWS—a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to sustainable materials
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July 7, 2026From Lab to Startup: Fernandes’ Entrepreneurial Journey
Innovation UBC features PhD Student Ariane Fernandes and her journey launching Canopy Bioproducts, a UBC spin-off co-founded with BPI researchers Emily Cranston
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July 2, 2026Martinez Appointed Head of UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Martinez on his appointment as Head of the UBC Department of Chemical Engineering and Biological Engineering, effective July 1, 2026
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June 26, 2026Wood Leather Takes the Big Screen at Science World's FIFA Experience
Watch BPI's Wood Leather at Science World's FIFA Experience. Screening daily through Sept. 7 in the Science Theatre after the Christine Sinclair film.
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June 19, 2026Arjmand Advances EMI Shielding
NSERC highlights Dr. Mohammad Arjmand’s collaborative research on ultra-lightweight materials that shield electronics from electromagneti
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June 18, 2026Tydra Labs Co-Founders Named Emerging Leaders
Dr. Athanasios Kritharis and Jaiya Varshney have been named The Peak’s 2026 Emerging Leaders for leading a UBC spin-off commercializing high-performance fibrill
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June 17, 2026Dr. Avramidis Receives 2026 SWST Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Stavros Avramidis has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Society of Wood Science and Technology, recognizing his contributions to wood scienc
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June 16, 2026Dr. Joerg Bohlmann Receives 2026 Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence
Congratulations to Dr. Joerg Bohlmann on receiving the 2026 Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence from Life Sciences BC! This award recognizes his outstandi